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THL'RSDAT, AUGUST 1. II FINNEY OF THE FORCE A ~ Us Girls Has Got Nerves ':A m r-»' 1 l in »xra»f-n PiKiAtTV / <sV/ MT OM HMKf PJA«- LAD45 AMO <JlW- (.*1 r» ■*' .A v. -t Improved Uniform International ^ViV Social and Personal News from Williston (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER. D O.. Dean « Moody Bible Institute of CblcnffO.) (©. 19tf. Western Newspaper Unton.) Lesson for August 4 BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST Tnmpnranee Leeeon ! LESSON TEXT—Daniel S:l-31. GOLDEN TEXT—Be not drunk with wine, wherein la exceea. PRIMARY TOPIC—What Wine Leads To. JUNIOR TOPIC—What Drink Leads To. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—What Drink Leads To. * - YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADL'LT TOP IC—Reveling and Ruin. 4~ 1. BelaHazxar’a Imploue Feast (vv 1-4). ^ L The nttcndnnta (vv. 1,2). Rclthtfr tar, bit wife nnd concuhlnet and a thousand of his lords. 2. Their helmvlor (vv. S. 4). (1) Thejr drank wine; fhej en^uged In revelry. (2) They conimlltcU vac riiege, drinking wine out of the so cred veast*Is taken from the temple at Jerusalem. (3) They worshiped Idol*, gods of gold, silver, bruss. Iron, wiaxl •nd atone. II. The Hendwrltlnfl on the Wall {vv. M6). L The time of (v, f»). H occurred In the tome hour In which ihey were eo gaged In their drunken revelry. 2. The effect u(M»n the king (v ff) He was seized with consfemnihm It The klng*a behavior (vv. 7 101. (1) He called forth astrologers and Booth an> era. offering rich rewards tvv. 7-W). Their utter tnnhlllty lo In terpret the writing left the king even more perplexed. (2) Daniel brought In at the ang geat Ion of I he queen (vv. Id-Id) The queen reminded the king of Dunlel’s Service to Nebuchadnezzar. He ana Bent for and promised great reward III. Daniel Interprets the Writing 4vv. 17-28). L Daniel's address to the king (vv. 17-24.). U) He brushes aside the promised gifts (v. 17). He would not have his Speech limited by the king’s gifts (2) He reviewed before him the hie torj of Nebuchadnezzar and applied the lesson to the behavior of Belahsz Ear (vv. 18-24), showing that Relshaz car should have profited by the ex perlence of his father. 2L The Interpretation of the writing 4vv. 25-28). (1) "Mene'* means ‘•numbered" (v. 26) . “G*»d hath numbered thy kingdom •and finished It." (2) ‘‘Tekel" means "weighed" (v. 27) . “Thou art weighed In the ha I ances, nnd art found wanting." (3) "Peres" means “divided" (v 28) . “Thy kingdom Is divided, nnd glv- en to the Medes nnd Persians.” IV. The Judgment Executed (vv. 29-31). In that night was Belshazzar slain And Darius the Median took the king dom. The Chaldean dynasty ended with Belshazzar. So we may interpret this whole scene as pointing to the condi tions at the close of the times of the Gentiles, and ns foreshadowing the .prevailing conditions. Let us note: 1. The stupidity of men. They, like people today, would not learn by example. Nebuchadnezzar’s fate should have deterred Bnlshnzznr from such frivolity. 2. The magnificent splendor. This great feast was characterized pomp, display, parade. How char acteristic of this aget 8. Luxury. The famous hanging gar- gens of Babylon were a noteworthy example. Signs of luxury today are to every band. ' 4. The Ucentlooness of the king *wlth his wives and concubines.. U- 'Centlousness is notoriously prevalent ’today. 5. Blasphemous sacrilege. And may not tit sacrilege of today to lo excess of (Mrs, expressing 1t- Belf la (1) a preEfeadon of religion for ry gain, ggelkl and political ; (2) to of the palpH and tbs ministry for display and no- for tbs propagation of ; (2) bbIob wltb the a* aw; (»th# r ■ v _ Williston, July 27.—A pretty com pliment to Miss Anna Baker Black, whose marriage to Fred Wiggins, of Birmirgham, has been announced to take place August; 30th, was the bridge party in her honor given by Mrs. Wil liam Melvin and Mrs. Alice McCue at the home of the former Wednesday af ternoon. There were five tables and the markers were tiry kewpies carrying brides’ bouquets. At the place of the bride-to-be was a lovely corsage of yellow flowers with ferns—these colors forming the color scheme of the party. The score pads, the handiwork of the hostesses ^and works of art, were made of grFeilbaeks with the let ters “B-W" in golcf or each. The favors were yellow baskets filled with green mints. At the e;’d of the games the hos tesses served a delicious salad course, followed by lime-mirt sherbet with cake cut in diamonds with “B-W" in green in the goldicing. When the scoies had been counted Mrs. C. L. White was preset ted a lovely chira bowl for high score and Mrs. L. H. Boland the consolation prize, both of which were presented to the honor guest by the winners, and she was giver a beautiful "bride’s book" by the host eases. Mr. ard Mrs. Byron Wham, of Fountain Inn, are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Black. Mrs. Geo. E. Crouch and sor, George Edward, are visiting Mr«. flothtlde S. Thompsor, at Saluda. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kenredy had as their week-end guexta Al Edwards and Mm. Bly, of Her deraonville, N. C. Mrs. Edwards who has been here for about ten days returned home with them. W. R. Kennedy left Sunday for a week at Saluda ard other points in use of the Word of God to give point to a joke; (5) denying that the Bible Is God’a Word, making It a book of errors, myths nnd legends; (6) sneer ing at the virgin birth, repudiating Chlrst’s deity and setting aside His vicarious atonement. 6. Drunken carousels. The hand writing Is on the wall. God will not endure this forever; His* judgment shall fall. Conditions In the world In dicate that the time is drawing neer. Are you ready? Nothing And though I have the gift of proph ecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove moun tains, and have not charity, I am noth- leg.—I Cor. 13:2. Always Thankful The thoughtful are always thankful. The Least Resistance A rut Is the line of least resistance. theXmountains. Mrs. Kernedy and Julia^have been visiting in Saluda for the past week. D. Rogql spent the week-end with Mrs. RogoY and children, who are vacationing at Hendersonville. Dr. J. L. Smith and children, Laura and Lewis, went to Wayr.esville, N. C., Sunday and brought Mrs. Smith back with them. Mrs. Smith has been there for several weeks. s A. K. Sheeley spent Mdqday in At lanta or business. \ Misses Mamie and Avis Parks, of Laurinburg, N. C., are the guests of Misses Thelma and Grace Givens\ Misses Margaret ard Ruby Court ney have returned from a delightful boat trip to Baltimore, from which place they traveled to New York, Toronto, Circinr ati an dother points before retumirg home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Greene and children and Miss Bessie Greene left Sui day by automobile for a visit with the former’s brother, L. E. GreCne, of Houstor, Texas. Mrs. Daisy B. Quattlehaum and chil dren spent Friday with the former’s mother, Mrs. Rushton, at Johnston. Miss Georgia Scctt left Sunday for n two weeks vacatior in the mourtains of North Carolina. Mr. and Mta. Q. A. Kennedy, Jr., and son Quincy III. wert to Atlanta Saturday to spe d the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy, Sr. Johr V. Murray, Jr., of Charleston, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. E. Ken nedy. Walter Davit, Connie Hall. P. K Parker, Jr., and Miss Lou Belle Scott •pent the week-end at Blufftor with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis. Mrs. J. O. Patterson, of Ban well, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jas. A. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hudson and daughter, Helen, were Sunday visitors at Bluffton. S. B. Ray returred Friday from a vacation to Bishopville, Great Falls, Greenville, N. C., and other points. Mrs. Ray and S. B., -Jr., are still vis- itirg in Bishopville. Mrs. Joe Sprott, of Walterboro, was a recent visitor of her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Harvin. Miss Ar ne Hicks, of Rome, Ga., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Hair. Mrs. Raines, of Charleston, ig spend- irg some time with Mrs. G. W. Greene. Messrs. J. W. Cook and J. N. Folk are vacationing at Blufftor this week. Geo. Dyson has returned home after attending R. O. T. C. at Anriston, Ala. Messrs. J. V. Porter, P. M. Hair, W. C. Birt ard W. C. Hall spent Sun day at Folly Beach. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Merritt and Mr. F. T. Merritt spent Sunday with rela tives at Wagener. L. P. Dubose ard family visited rel atives in Augusta Sunday. Mrs. T. C. Hair left Friday ^or a visit with her brother, Dr. Whitlock, at Kitchings Mill, after which she will go to Asheville for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Johnson, of Augusta, were week-end visitors of Mrs. P. M. Hair. Flesh Lace and Black Velvet for Fall Wear .0 ‘ This charming outfit of flaah lace and black velvet la predicted for the fall season. The entire upper part of the bodice la fashioned of flesh dyed lace over fleah satin. The velvet la applied In acallopa. The skirt la alight ly uneven with a series of circular shlrringa forming a graceful silhou ette. Navy Blue Striped Silk A really stunning silk suit U made of navy blue with a stripe of white through It The suit consists of coal sod skirt, and with it Is worn an «x* tremely smart little white silk Noose, after the pleasant fashion of spring 1929. Old Irbnides Work Over Half Completed Boston. Mass. — Famed Old Ironsides, the frigate that made history, soon will sail the sens again. The work of restoring the Constitution, now In prog ress at the Boston navy yard, is more than 50 per cent complet ed, and before the end of the rear the vessel will be fit for service. Thus far, $687,000 has been collected to cover the expense of rebuilding the historic craft If is estimated the total cost will he $834,000. $ i * * * * * * * * * * * i ***** Young American Fascists Sail for Visit in Italy J®. m rwoc •V. . v ■ • .> y\y : * ml ^ -•en -S .>v . v ;>X wm v i\ Bill i : J ' V ' __ __ K If , *** i / .. >Z- \. * ~ 5 • t. ' J . ■* • ' m t:V f Kt Term Summer School Jul 19th to August 26th HARRY CLARK, Dean Do Not Waste the Rest of Your Summer Mountain Botany Camp\with two or four or six weeks credit. Athletic Coaching School. Classes for Teachers or College Students. WRITE FOk BULLETIN. • \ Furman Sumi 4> Greenville, er School So. Car. V Rail and Motor urs In the Southern Appalachian Mountains la especially arranged rail and motor tours, the Southern Railway provides a new vacation recreation, combining rail and motor transportation lor the indi vidual and for parties, into the mountain sections of Virginia. North Carolina. Eastern Tennessee and North Georgia. These tours will take you adventuring by rail and motor into regions of scenic beauty and histone interest. Each tnp begins and ends with a railway journey, in which you enjoy the speed and com fort of roil trevol. The motor tripe ore over established State highways. V For booklets, information and rates. . . Ticket Ageats, O U TsH E R N O REDUCED SUMMER FADES *44 g<) ROUND TRIPCHAP ASTON Going and returning by direct steamer with meali and berth included in fare. Tickets on sale to Sept. 30 with final return limit Oct. 31. SAILINGS FROM CHARLESTON To NEW YORK S. S. CHEROKEE every Wednesday and also S. S. H. R. MALLORY every Saturday. (Additional. Freight Sailings Every Monday.) To JACKSONVILLE S. S. CHEROKEE every Monday. (Additional Freight Sailing sSaturdayg.) To BOSTON Every Thursday, Friday only. % Take your car. No trouble or inconvenience. No Boxing or Crating. Pm ifW«/ff. pauenscr mudfrttikt r»us, «U. apply to CLYDE LI N£ J. D. Roooey, General Agent, ChwIeaUm, 3. C. o Hera art Me of tbe 167 JRtoJftv Tort oa tbt S. S. KtrU America. • Tbt bays ball boye of Italian extraction, giving tbt Easclst at lata just before rbnt nailed attorn at mmmm onto 1» ItWy an gmnta of the Faadat Leasee #f tbe principal dtiee in (be Kant SEND U8 YOUR ORDERS FOR JOB PRINTING.